Educators, scholars, and policy makers call the population of non-college-bound youth "forgotten" because ______.

A) employers avoid using them to fill open jobs
B) they have little value in Western culture
C) relatively few resources are directed toward assisting them
D) politicians typically focus little energy on them

Forgotten Population

A term referring to groups or communities that are overlooked, marginalized, or underserved by mainstream society or policies.

Non-College-Bound Youth

Young individuals who choose not to pursue tertiary education after completing high school, opting for other paths instead.

Western Culture

The social norms, beliefs, values, and customs originating from countries in the Western hemisphere, particularly Europe and North America.